Best American Detective Stories Of The Year: 16Th Series
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, some tears. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact hardcover.
This landmark annual anthology presents the finest crime and detective fiction published in American magazines and journals, carefully curated by one of the genre's most respected authorities. Editor Anthony Boucher — himself a celebrated mystery writer and critic — champions sixteen outstanding stories that showcase the breadth and brilliance of mid-twentieth-century American crime writing. Each carefully selected tale illustrates a mastery of suspense, atmosphere, and character, drawing on the full spectrum of the detective tradition from hard-boiled noir to genteel puzzle mysteries. Representing the 16th series of this prestigious annual collection, the volume stands as an essential record of the golden age of American short crime fiction, indispensable to any serious fan of the genre.
Author: Anthony Boucher
Format: Hardback
Published: 1967, Boardman
Genre: Crime fiction
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, some tears. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact hardcover.
This landmark annual anthology presents the finest crime and detective fiction published in American magazines and journals, carefully curated by one of the genre's most respected authorities. Editor Anthony Boucher — himself a celebrated mystery writer and critic — champions sixteen outstanding stories that showcase the breadth and brilliance of mid-twentieth-century American crime writing. Each carefully selected tale illustrates a mastery of suspense, atmosphere, and character, drawing on the full spectrum of the detective tradition from hard-boiled noir to genteel puzzle mysteries. Representing the 16th series of this prestigious annual collection, the volume stands as an essential record of the golden age of American short crime fiction, indispensable to any serious fan of the genre.